AGRILED pro Serie. Fully automated lighting for your dairy

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1 AGRILED pro Serie Fully automated lighting for your dairy

2 Better light, better life Welfare and profit As a farmer your daily concerns are the welfare of your animals and their productivity. Your animals health is a vital issue on your list of priorities. And it can be a challenge to strike the right balance between welfare and optimal profitability. It is maybe an aspect you don t think about every day, but lighting is an essential component of the equipment in your livestock buildings. After all, without good light you cannot do your work properly, and you might overlook vital signals that indicate the health status of your cattle. And, did you know that light can influence the milk production of your herd? More light is more milk: innovative durability For more than 15 years, Agrilight has been engaged in research into the influence of light on the welfare and productivity of animals. Scientific studies performed by the University of Wageningen demonstrate that optimal animal welfare is achieved with light levels of a minimum of 150 lux during the daytime. A lighting regime of 16 hours of light at a minimum of 150 lux, followed by 8 hours of darkness (maximum 5 lux) will improve both the welfare and productivity of the cattle. Up to 15% higher milk production Improved fertility Better oestrus detection Shorter calving intervals Better disease detection Less injuries in the herd LED lighting

3 Influence of red light Scientific studies have revealed that dairy cattle hardly perceive red light and are therefore not disturbed while resting at night. The red LED lamp in the fixtures can be used to inspect your cattle in periods of darkness without the risk of upsetting their hormone balance. Endocrine system Using the lighting to increase the day length affects production of the sleep hormone: melatonin. Light inhibits melatonin production and darkness accelerates it: longer periods of light mean less sleep hormone and healthier, more active cows. This lighting regime effectively simulates long spring days: precisely the time when cows are naturally most active. The result is a better feed intake and higher production. An unsuitable light level or lighting regime can have implications for the health, performance and welfare of your animals. 150 lux Light prevents the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. The increased activity and improved feed intake increases the milk production of the cow. Decrease of the sleep hormone melatonin results in a more active cow. Light regime dairy cows 16 hours light - 8 hours darkness Light intensity: lux

4 Dry cows In preparation to a new lactation period it is a matter to drying off the dairy cow. The right light level in combination with the right light regime will have a positive influence on the dry cows. Higher milk production with the next lactation (+3.2 kg) Lower prolactin value in the milk * source: Licht nader belicht (Wageningen University & Research) Placing the dry cows a few days before calving back to the light regime of 16 hours light and 8 hours darkness contributes to a higher feed intake before calving and the cows can get used to the higher light level. Dry cows Light regime dry cows 8 uur light 16 uur darkness Light intensity: 50 lux Young stock Young stock is the future milking cow, so why wouldn t we threat them the same? The right light regime combined with the right light level have the following positive results on young stock: Improved growth Faster puberty Higher feed intake Positive influence on the growth of the udder Young stock Light regime young stock 16 uur light 8 uur darkness Light intensity: lux

5 Agrilight Products All Agrilight fixtures have been specially developed for use in livestock housing and agricultural buildings. Each fixture is optimally resistant to moisture, ammonia and dust. AGRILED pro series These LED fixtures have been specially developed using the very latest LED technology and are therefore eligible for subsidies. The latest LED technology can help you save up to 60% on your energy bills. In combination with the AGRIBOX pro and AGRIBOX pro Switch you will create an intelligent light management system, which thanks to features including dimming functionality will contribute to animal welfare and energy savings. AGRILED pro 32 AGRILED pro 16 AGRIBOX pro Options AGRIBOX pro 5 groups 11 light programs Real time light level with light sensor User-friendly interface Energy saving AGRIBOX pro The AGRIBOX pro enables light management of the fixtures to be fully automated using a DALI signal. The digital light sensor dims or deactivates the fixtures if the light levels in daytime are sufficient. This contributes to a better climate in the barn, and saves on your energy costs. The AGRIBOX pro Switch completes your installation. This Switch de-energises the fixtures for service and maintenance purpose.

6 AGRILED pro 16 AGRILED pro 32 Outdoor lighting? AGRILIGHT outdoor Lumen output * lumen lumen Power * 125 Watt 250 Watt Lumen / Watt * 144 Lm/W 144 Lm/W Light colour Neutral white Neutral white Integrated red LEDs No Yes 50 Watt 4000 Lumen K IP65 - IK06 CRI80 Operating temperature -20 C to + 35 C On/off (not dimmable) 5 years warranty Dimmable Yes Yes Life span * hours hours Warranty 5 years 5 years * light source The expert in agricultural lighting AGRILIGHT B.V. Do you want to maximise the performance in your buildings? Then good lighting is absolutely essential. Agrilight has been supplying LED and conventional lighting systems to livestock farmers in Europe and North America for more than 15 years. As a member of the Dool Industries group, a holding specialised in supplemental grow lighting, we are at the leading edge of developments in lighting. At Agrilight, we combine this knowledge with insights gained by the latest scientific advances in the fields of animal welfare and livestock building design. Vlotlaan TZ Monster The Netherlands T: +31 (0) E: info@agrilight.com I: Agrilight can draw up a free, no-obligation light plan for your livestock building. After all, each specific situation is different. Discover the advantages of a well-designed light plan for your animals, your workforce and yourself. Contact us via